McAllen Local News – Friday, January 2nd, 2026

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Friday, January 2nd, 2026

Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of January.

HEALTH NEWS

➤ DHR Health welcomed baby Azeneth Murillo (6 lb, 5 oz) at 3:27 a.m. while STHS Edinburg delivered 'Little Samuel' (7 lb, 12 oz) at 6:38 a.m., marking the first New Year's births with gift baskets provided for the families. KRGV

MCALLEN EVENTS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

McAllen Marathon 2026

7 AM – 1 PM — McAllen Convention Center — Registration fees apply — Experience a community celebration of fitness with marathons, half marathons, and fun races.

Sat, 1/17/26

Saturday, January 17th, 2026
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McAllen International Carfest - Sunday

10 AM – 1 PM — McAllen Convention Center — Children 12 and under free — Celebrate automotive culture at one of the region's largest car festivals.

Sun, 2/1/26

Sunday, February 1st, 2026
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MCALLEN REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

MCALLEN JOB BOARD

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

MCALLEN ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

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